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March 26, 2024

DOJ: Teves must face cases in Phl

The Department of Justice (DOJ) will not recognize or acknowledge any effort to bring the case of expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. before the United Nations rights body.

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Half-day work in gov't offices on Holy Wednesday

To provide state workers full opportunity to properly observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, Malacañang has suspended work in government offices from 12 noon onwards on March 27, Holy Wednesday.

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BBM in 'excellent' health, to resume public duties

President Marcos will resume his onsite engagements at Malacañang today after he was forced to skip some events last week due to flu-like symptoms.

1 min

TRO lifted on LTO plastic cards

The Court of Appeals (CA) has lifted the writ of preliminary injunction earlier issued by a Quezon City court for the delivery of over three million plastic cards used in the printing of driver's licenses.

1 min

Lenten price hike: P1.40 for diesel, P2.20 for gas

Amid the Holy Week travel period, hefty fuel price hikes have been implemented.

1 min

DFA summons China diplomat

The Philippines has summoned Beijing’s charge d’affaires in Manila to protest the Chinese coast guard’s “aggressive actions” over the weekend around Ayungin Shoal, which left four Filipino soldiers injured and a supply vessel severely damaged.

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Quiboloy camp asks SC to stop Senate arrest

The camp of Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder and leader Apollo Quiboloy has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to stop the Senate from enforcing its arrest order against him, calling it “unjust and unconstitutional.”

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Earth Hour electricity savings reached 132.11 megawatts - DOE

Electricity savings from last Saturday’s Earth Hour increased by 110.73 percent to 132.11 megawatts (MW) from last year’s savings of 62.69 MW, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).

1 min

Phl holds simultaneous earthquake drills

In preparation for the “Big One” or a 7.4-magnitude temblor, the Philippines conducted yesterday simultaneous earthquake drills to educate, prepare and protect the public during disasters.

1 min

17 die as truck rams van in Cotabato

COTABATO CITY At least 17 people died while four others were injured in a collision involving a dump truck and a utility van in Antipas, Cotabato yesterday afternoon.

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Terror attack suspects face Russian court

MOSCOW (AP) – Four men accused of staging the Russia concert hall attack that killed more than 130 people appeared before a Moscow court on Sunday on terrorism charges showing signs of severe beatings. One appeared to be barely conscious during the hearing.

1 min

PBA All Stars hopping over to Davao next

BACOLOD – The PBA is looking at Davao as potentially the next venue for the annual All-Star Weekend as it considers bringing the annual festivities to Mindanao after back-to back stops in the Visayas.

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BSP widely expected to keep rates steady

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas BSP) is expected to keep rates unchanged in its next policy meeting, with the likelihood of huge rate cuts getting smaller and smaller.

1 min

Megaworld hiking capital to boost growth

Real estate giant Megaworld Corp. is beefing up its authorized capital by P5.5 billion to support future business expansions.

1 min

Robinsons Land spending P22 B for projects this year

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) plans to spend around P22 billion this year to continue expanding its footprint nationwide.

1 min

Gov't sets P585 B borrowings in Q2

The government is set to borrow P585 billion from the domestic market in the second quarter amid hopes of more favorable interest rates here and abroad.

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Phl food firms' sales hit $133 M in Dubai fair

Philippine food companies generated $133 million worth of export sales from a food trade show held in Dubai last month, according to the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions.

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'Under a Piaya Moon' director hopes he made mentor Peque Gallaga proud

In receiving the award for Mowelfund Film Institute Special Citation (full-length film category) at the just-concluded Puregold CinePanalo Film Festival at the Gateway Cineplex, “Under a Piaya Moon” director Kurt Soberano dedicated it to all his film and acting mentors, including the late multi-awarded filmmaker Peque Gallaga, Lawrence Fajardo, Jay Abello, and all the Ilonggo and Negrense directors.

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